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By Devan Marr | 3 Minutes Read November 20, 2019

Dealing with employee misconceptions regarding LTD

Long-term disability (“LTD”) coverage is often a key benefit employees derive from their employment. LTD benefits can provide significant security to employees in the form of income continuation when they are disabled due to an illness or injury. Today we deal with some common misconceptions that employers may face when attempting to manage an employee's absence due to disability.

Article by Devan Marr / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll / absence due to disability, claim for frustration or abandonment, duty to accommodate an employee with a disability, employment law, entitlement to benefits, Injured employee, Long-term disability, LTD benefits, pay in lieu of notice, termination of employment

By Devan Marr | 4 Minutes Read October 22, 2019

Business e-mail compromise: sometimes you pay twice!

A recent Ontario Small Claims Court decision highlights the importance of having effective workplace policies and procedures when it comes to transferring funds electronically.

Article by Devan Marr / Employee Relations, Privacy / cybersecurity, email compromise, employment law, fraud, risk management

By Devan Marr | 4 Minutes Read September 25, 2019

Resignations: employers saddled with burden to investigate

When it comes to resignations, the facts matter and the decision of Nagpal v. IBM certainly proves it. In another notable case on resignations in Ontario, Schabas J. had to determine whether an employee’s failure to return to the workplace after his disability benefits were denied amounted to voluntary resignation or abandonment of employment.

Article by Devan Marr / Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Payroll / employment law, frustration of contract, older employees, older long service employees, resignation, Return to work, short-term disability, voluntary resignation

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